Panera Bread

3.7
538 reviews
Toasted Italiano & Balsamic Chicken Greens with Grains

About

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From focusing on quality ingredients to serving our food to you in a warm and welcoming environment, Panera Bread is committed to being an ally to our guests. That means crafting a menu of soups, salads and sandwiches that we are proud to feed our families. You don’t have to compromise to eat well. Whether you want to come in and enjoy a coffee and our complimentary Wi-Fi, or order online using Rapid Pick-Up so you can grab something quickly, Panera Bread Durham is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupNot available

Location

Panera Bread
6702 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC
27713, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.7
538 reviews
5 stars
242
4 stars
124
3 stars
47
2 stars
30
1 star
95

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Cleanliness

Multiple customers reported unsanitary conditions, including dirty tables, overflowing trash bins, and filthy restrooms.

Service Quality

Customers frequently mentioned poor service, including rude staff, long wait times, and incorrect orders.

Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed the food, many reported issues with incorrect orders, stale items, and overall dissatisfaction with the meal quality.

Pricing

Several reviews noted that the prices are considered high for the quality and portion sizes offered.

Staff Attitude

While some staff were praised for being friendly and helpful, many reviews highlighted a lack of professionalism and poor management.
  • NG
    Nick Greenway
    Jan 4, 2026
    1.0
    Lies about when they stop serving breakfast. Says 11 AM, but wouldn’t let me order at 10:53 AM. What’s the point in having a time cutoff if you’re not going to honor it?
  • KP
    Kim Preslar
    Dec 28, 2025
    1.0
    The place is a disaster with napkins and trash strewn all over the floor and unclean tables. Their prices are sky high for a bowl of soup and drink (the tea tasted old) and the help doesn’t know up from down about what’s on their menu. They couldn’t answer a simple question about what’s in their chicken noodle soup (other than chicken) and acted like they couldn’t be bothered (because they didn’t know). They are very disorganized and their wait is super long. Panera has gone down hill. Unless you have no other options and are starving, this would be one of the last places to choose.
  • RG
    Rose Gong
    Dec 12, 2025
    1.0
    Terrible place! I would give it a zero if the alternative were provided. The tables were all dirty, we had to clean it ourselves. The employees were RUDE and refused to give us a plate to use (after we bought a $50 gift cards) claiming they don’t have plates left. That clearly was a lie because we saw two piles of clean plates on the counter inside. The manager was incompetent and clearly didn’t want to keep customers. Extremely disappointed in the Panera At Southpoint Mall in Durham, NC! The worst of all the Panera restaurants I have been in.
  • SS
    Sherri Smith
    Nov 23, 2025
    1.0
    The whole place was very dirty. All trash bins were overflowing. Tables were dirty. Washrooms filthy with no TP or paper towels. Ordered an adult meal for dine in and received a child’s meal to go. So disappointing in the entire experience. Won’t be back.
  • AW
    Angela Wertz
    Oct 27, 2025
    2.0
    Ordered a Frontega chicken sandwich, got some sort of pesto sandwich. Ordered broccoli cheddar soup, got tomato. My side was chips, got bread. Ordered a choc chip muffin, got nothing.

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread Durham accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread Durham does not accept reservations.

What are the opening hours of Panera Bread Durham?

Panera Bread Durham is open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.